Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
acris
ID:
462064

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 554 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461396



Common Names

  • Meadow Buttercup
  • Meadow Crowfoot
  • Meadow Ranunculus


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus csatoi Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus kerneri Freyn [unknown]
  • Ranunculus kayserii Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus franchetianus Boreau [unknown]
  • Ranunculus eustrigulosus Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus colocensis Menyh. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus intercedens Domin [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum vulgatum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum nemorivagum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum acre Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum boraeanum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus buergeri Miq. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus boraeanus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus cammarifolius Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus barthii Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus transsilvanicus Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus trachyticus Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus tomophyllus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus vulgatus Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Ranunculus siculus C.Presl [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sylvaticus Thuill. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus stipatus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus subalpinus Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus nemorivagus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus major Dumort. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus malacophyllus Schur [unknown]
  • Ranunculus mccallae K.C.Davis [unknown]
  • Ranunculus rectus Boreau [unknown]
  • Ranunculus paradoxus Weihe [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pascuicola Jord. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus steveni Andrz. ex Besser [unknown]
  • Ranunculus acris acris [unknown]
  • Ranunculus acris acris [unknown]
  • Ranunculus acris latisectus Beck [unknown]
  • Ranunculus silvaticus Vill. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus acer auct. [deprecated]
  • Ranunculus acris multiplicipetalus B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Ranunculus acris multifidus DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus acris sylvaticus (Thuill.) DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus acris minimus Vigo [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus acris (also called Meadow Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus acris is a perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and is also drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus acris sub. hultenii Vorosch.
Ranunculus acris sub. pumilus (Wg.) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Ranunculus acris sub. borealis (Regel) Nyman
Ranunculus acris sub. friesianus (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud
Ranunculus acris var. frigidus Regel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus acris is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus acris is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart when they are 2-3 inches tall.

Where to Find Ranunculus acris

Ranunculus acris is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Ranunculus acris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus acris?

Ranunculus acris

What type of plant is Ranunculus acris?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Ranunculus acris?

It is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb

Species in the Ranunculus genus

Ranunculus curvicaulis, Ranunculus cosmophyllus, Ranunculus cortusifolius, Ranunculus corylisinus, Ranunculus crassicaulis, Ranunculus crassifolius, Ranunculus crassipes, Ranunculus crassitruncus, Ranunculus constantinopolitanus, Ranunculus convexiusculus, Ranunculus cordiger, Ranunculus crassus, Ranunculus cuneaticans, Ranunculus crassiusculus, Ranunculus cupreus, Ranunculus curvatus, Ranunculus creticus, Ranunculus crateris, Ranunculus crebridens, Ranunculus crenatolobus, Ranunculus crenatus, Ranunculus crenifer, Ranunculus crymophilus, Ranunculus crithmifolius, Ranunculus crosbyi, Ranunculus crenifolius, Ranunculus janischevskyi, Ranunculus javanicus, Ranunculus javorkae, Ranunculus inundatus, Ranunculus kitaibelii, Ranunculus islandicus, Ranunculus isophyllus, Ranunculus isthmicus, Ranunculus istriacus, Ranunculus jacquemontii, Ranunculus isophylloides, Ranunculus kelchoensis, Ranunculus kemensis, Ranunculus jazgulemicus, Ranunculus keniensis, Ranunculus karpatianus, Ranunculus egens, Ranunculus effingens, Ranunculus dysandrus, Ranunculus eichlerianus, Ranunculus fagerstroemii, Ranunculus ducis, Ranunculus erythrogonius, Ranunculus fallacifolius,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

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